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NUR 408
WEEK 6
Access The Neighborhoodâ„¢ 2.0 website.
Read the following character scenarios and articles in the "Neighborhood News" for Season 3:
1.	Click Season 3 from the Season menu at the top of the course home page.
2.	Click on Young Household under the Households menu and read the following character scenarios:
o	Angie Young (Episodes 5, 6, and 7)
o	Marcus Young (Episodes 5, 6, and 7)
o	Angie Young (Episodes 9, 10, and 11)
3.	Click Neighborhood News under the Neighborhood Information menu and read the following article:
o	"Bumping up safety" (Episode 11)
4.	Click Young Household under the Households menu and read the following character scenario:
o	Angie Young (Episode 13)
5.	Click Neighborhood News under the Neighborhood Information menu and read the following article:
o	"Safety crusader met with mixed reception" (Episode 13)
Prepare to participate in a small group discussion regarding these scenarios and the legislative processes related to public safety and public health.
Discuss the following questions:
•	Do you think this scenario represents a public safety or public health issue?
•	How does this scenario exemplify how the legislative process influences public health?
•	Do you think that the Neighborhood Council should have acted in a different manner on this issue? Explain why or why not.
•	What might Angie Young and proponents of the speed bumps have done differently to receive a more favorable response from the Neighborhood Council?
•	What options for political influence might a person pursue in an effort to change public health policy?